Last Wizard King's SSS-Level Magic system in Modern World-Chapter 72: The Forbidden Section - Part 1

’This is a terrible idea. I should not even be thinking about this. Why do I think that this is fine?’

Liam exhaled slowly, letting the weight of his decision settle. He knew sneaking into the Forbidden Section was a terrible idea—one that could easily get him banned from the library, or worse, marked as a threat.

But his fragmented memories told him that summoning magic was crucial to who he was. If he wanted to truly understand himself, he couldn’t afford to ignore it.

[System: Warning. Forbidden Section access is heavily restricted. Unauthorized entry may result in severe consequences.]

The system’s cautionary message didn’t deter him. He had already made up his mind.

"It’s fine. Just guide me through the best route," Liam responded mentally, keeping his expression neutral. He was not going to deny the system since it was a tool at Liam’s disposal.

[Acknowledged. Calculating optimal path...]

A translucent map of the library appeared in his vision, highlighting guard patrols, restricted areas, and potential blind spots.

The Forbidden Section was located in the deepest part of the library, behind reinforced barriers meant to keep unapproved visitors out.

Taking a deep breath, Liam activated Presence Suppression and layered it with a thin veil of Mana Concealment, ensuring that even those attuned to magical signatures wouldn’t be able to detect him.

Silently, he moved through the rows of bookshelves, his footsteps making no sound against the polished marble floor.

The entrance to the Forbidden Section was a set of massive iron doors, inscribed with complex magical runes meant to deter intruders.

A bored-looking guard sat nearby, flipping through a magazine. He wasn’t paying much attention, but that didn’t mean Liam could afford to be careless.

[Analysis: The door’s locking mechanism requires either a key or a specific magical signature to open.]

Liam frowned. He had neither. But he wasn’t completely without options.

[Alternative route detected. Structural weakness in ventilation shafts above the west wall.]

Liam glanced up and, sure enough, there was a small, neglected air duct just above the shelves on the west side. It would be a tight fit, but it was doable.

Carefully, he scaled the bookshelves with silent precision, maneuvering himself into the shaft. He crawled through the narrow passageway, relying on the system’s guidance to navigate.

After what felt like an eternity, he reached a vent that overlooked the Forbidden Section.

Through the slats, he could see rows of ancient books, their spines glowing faintly with residual magical energy. Some were chained to the shelves, while others were encased in protective wards.

His pulse quickened. This was it.

Liam let his magic guide him through the vents and his delicate control made sure no noise was emitted in the process.

When Liam looked down, he noticed that the chambers were filled with non-human guards. Beasts guarded the vaults that held books of forbidden knowledge.

"This had better be worth the risk I am taking. Ugh, I cannot believe I had to resort to breaking and borrowing things like this."

Liam complained as he continued to walk slowly until he reached the section he wanted to be at.

He did not see a guard down there, but he cast a spell anyway to make sure he wouldn’t be jumped.

Casting the spell was not tricky, but matching his frequency to the magic in the area sure was. But since it was the only way for Liam to avoid detection by magic sensors, he had no choice but to do it.

He carefully pushed and pulled his magic to match the same wavelength as the contraptions in the room, and once he was sure he had matched it, Liam let go of the spell.

Liam successfully cast the spell, and he sighed in relief.

"Shit! I never expected beginner’s luck to be a real thing. I don’t think I would be able to do this again until I refine my control. I feel like I got lucky this time."

Liam sighed in relief before he dropped down to the floor.

His knees and legs ached at the impact, but Liam forced himself to stand up and look around the room. His destination had been reached at long last.

"Let’s take a quick look around. I can feel a few magical signatures around me. Seems like there are four... no, five humanoid bodies surrounding me. I better be careful. System, can you confirm for me?"

[Affirmative... rechecking stats calculated by User... number of creature guards found - 5]

Liam let out a sigh of relief as soon as the number the system gave him coincided with the one he got on his own. It was reassuring for him to know that he was getting better.

He kept a tight hold on his magic as he walked past the guarding beasts. Three of the feline beasts had collapsed right where they stood, and Liam’s heart beat furiously in his chest as he tiptoed around them.

’A few more steps, and the real challenge will begin.’

Usually, when one thought about a library, they imagined aisles of books lining up the walls, but this forbidden section was different.

Everything was kept in chests that were locked tightly using magic to keep intruders out. Only careful magic could get past the security measures.

Liam had worked hard to control his magic, but he was still not sure if he would have enough control to bypass the defenses.

Liam took a deep breath, steadying his nerves as he approached the nearest chest. The locks pulsed faintly with protective enchantments, a clear warning for anyone foolish enough to attempt tampering with them. frёewebnoѵēl.com

"Alright... slow and steady. It is not that difficult."

Liam muttered under his breath, carefully channeling his magic. He reached out, feeling for the structure of the spell woven into the lock.

His fingers tingled as he identified the layers—one for detection, another for reinforcement, and a final one meant to retaliate against intruders.

"If I disrupt just the detection layer first... I might be able to get through without triggering the alarms."

He exhaled and began his work.

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